4 out of 5 Brazilians consider changing careers, research shows

A survey carried out by the ADP Research institute pointed out that 4 out of 5 Brazilians consider changing jobs. And one of the reasons for the choice is the desire to undertake in Brazil. This is one of the highest percentages among all 33,000 workers surveyed in 17 countries.

The feeling is also similar in the other Latin American countries interviewed: 83% of people in Chile want to change careers and 79% in Argentina.

“Changing careers, in this context, is directly related to the search for a better quality of life. It’s not just about earning more, but reaching the end of the day with a feeling of satisfaction with the accomplishments obtained”, says Mariane Guerra, vice president of HR for Latin America at ADP.

On the other hand, a large proportion of people working in Germany, Australia, Canada, China, Singapore, Spain, USA, France, Netherlands, India, Italy, Poland, UK and Switzerland do not intend to change professions.

Mental health

The survey also found that poor mental health is negatively affecting the work of about 51% of Latin American workers surveyed. And Brazil is the most affected country in Latin America, followed by Chile, with 49%, and Argentina, with 38%.

While most professionals say they feel supported by managers, about at least a fifth of Brazilians point out that their employers do not take proactive steps to help improve mental health at work.

In Argentina, 34% of respondents had the same opinion about the lack of measures.

“Burnout and stress are important risk factors. Companies need to pay attention to this, especially in Brazil, where more than a quarter of workers (27%) feel stressed every day”, highlights the vice president of ADP.

Source: CNN Brasil

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